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Jun 2023

52m 25s

Exploring Under the Sea

A Little Greener

About this episode

In order to protect the planet, we have to care about it. And pop culture can sometimes help make nature more relatable and accessible. With that in mind, Sara and our amazing new guest co-host, Kristen, have some fun discussing the real-world counterparts to the sidekicks in the new live action version of The Little Mermaid.

Resources for this episode:

Snopes: Myths, Manatees, and Mermaids

Northern Gannet Life History, All About Birds, Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Northern Gannet - American Bird Conservancy

NatGeo: Flounders' Eyes Face Skyward, How Do They See the Ocean Floor?

Video: Flatfish Metamorphosis

Fast Facts About Flounder - Ocean Conservancy

Abudefduf saxatilis – Discover Fishes

Blue Crab FAQ | FWC

Galapagos Conservation Trust: Ghost Crab

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